A bridge which connects an island to the mainland will be shut for vital repairs to be carried out during the school half-term.

The mum of a 19-year-old who has spent the last four years fighting for her life says “she just wants to start living it”.

Buses are due to replace trains for a week while essential repairs are made to a bridge.

Traffic is clearing on two major routes following accidents this morning, one of which left a vehicle in a ditch with the driver requiring treatment.

Thousands of fed-up patients will have to wait years for a new GP surgery despite being without a dedicated one since 2022.

A former research centre site could fetch more than £850,000 at auction.

A prolific thief who admitted swiping booze from several shops on release from prison later denied one offence, insisting he was still in his cell.

A “kind and caring” granddad, who died from an undiagnosed disease, dedicated his free time to helping out at football clubs.

A memorial board for those affected by pregnancy and baby loss will be installed within a park.

A 31-year-old is to go on trial, accused of sexually assaulting a woman in a car.

Police have charged two suspects after reportedly threatening two women in separate incidents just hours apart.

A road near an industrial estate was shut after reports water was “gushing” out of a lifted pavement, leaving residents without water.

Three pupils have been presented with bravery awards for rescuing a struggling swimmer from the sea and saving his life.

A community cafe and food bank has finally opened its doors to the public after months of renovations.

Footage shows a fire engulfing a car and causing huge delays for motorists this evening.

Shoppers reportedly had to leave a town centre supermarket due to an emergency.

A by-election is set to be held for a ward with a councillor accused of multiple sex offences.

An alleged sexual assault in a town park is being investigated by police.

A crash involving three cars has prompted fresh calls for extra safety measures on an accident-prone road.

A council has said waste collections are almost completely back on track after being asked if it will pay compensation for missed collections.